9 essential kitchen tools every college student needs

Ordering takeout on a daily basis can be pretty expensive–college students know this struggle all too well. And as it turns out, cooking at home actually saves time and money…who knew?

Cooking shows make it all look so complicated with their fancy gadgets. But unless you’re trying to be the next Food Network star, you don’t need every kitchen accessory that Bed, Bath and Beyond has in stock.

Some cooking gear is crucial to anyone with basic cooking needs. But how are cooking novices supposed to know what they need and what they can live without? That’s what this guide is for.

Marisa Losciale specializes in NSFW culture, audio gear, and photography. A former editorial and photo director for Spoon University at SUNY New Paltz, her work has been featured in the Rockwell Center for American Visual Studies, Post-Trash, the New Paltz Oracle, and the Legislative Gazette.